NEW DELHI: A tragic incident took place as a Russian military cargo plane crashed, resulting in the loss of 15 lives. The crash was caused by an engine catching fire, as reported by Reuters. The Russian defense ministry confirmed that the crash happened in the Ivanono region. Reports from online news sources in Russia indicate that there were no survivors. Unverified videos circulating on Russian social media show the plane descending with a flaming engine, while a helicopter hovers nearby amidst a cloud of smoke. The Ministry of Defense suspects that an engine fire during takeoff was the main reason for the crash. The aircraft involved in the incident is the Il-76, a heavy-lift transport plane that has been in operation since the 1970s, used by both the Soviet and Russian air force. The crash occurred on a day when the Defense Ministry reported multiple attacks on Russia by Ukrainian drones. It is important to note that as the number of Russian military flights increased during the conflict in Ukraine, so did the number of crashes. (This is a developing story)(With inputs from agencies)
